A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4478755 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4480867 epoch_slot_no: 9667 block_no: 4478578 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6807 time: 2020-07-27 03:27:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cacb09c5c8753f519ffb5f9820d288101b6332655fc6bf9fdebd4d3e44357cbBlock Operator
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